Chinatown

Hi, we%26#39;re staying at the Baiypke Sky, what would be the best way to get to Chinatown, midweek, not the weekend.

How far is it?

Chinatown

Given that you%26#39;re staying in the middle of town, I think the best way to get to Chinatown would be by public taxi. Shouldn%26#39;t cost more than a couple of hundred bhat to get there.

Chinatown

hagar 99

The easiest way from the Baiyoke is by Taxi

Cost will be 60 - 90 baht

Depending on traffic about 30 minutes

Great place to shop by the way

Regards

Radnor, where do you suggest??

Brett

Australia Brett,

By your question are you referring to shopping?

The answer would depend on the type of shopping that you would wish to do.

Sois 12 %26amp; 13 off Yarrowot are sensational for jewellery and jewellery pieces

Soi 10 is great for mens belts

This area is %26#39;%26#39;sort%26#39;%26#39; of wholesale but you do not have to buy a minimum number of pieces - unlike parts of Pratunam markets where there are mimimum quantities

If you could expand on your question I would be pleased to assist ( if I can )

Regards

Thanks for your reply.

Yes it is clothes shopping I am interested in.

We attempted to go through China Town last viit but the cab driver gost very lost and i am sure dropped us off in a quiet part of China Town.

Would love to try again this vist but was after specific directions.

What can you tell me??

Brett

AustraliaBrett

As mentioned the Sois running off Yarawot are very confusing

I know that Soi 14 had lots of baby clothes

In regards to the other Sois I am not certain , perhaps Array can assist you further

Good Luck

Regards

If you%26#39;re looking for clothes then you%26#39;ll find better buys just outside your hotel - the Pratunam market is on your doorstep.

Alternatively, you can head over to MBK for cheap stuff but if you%26#39;re looking for good quality try Emporium or Siam Paragon.

Gold shops in Yaorawat chinatown is famous and you%26#39;re not looking at 9 or 12 karat but 18 to 24 karat gold which will often be much cheaper than at home. Given that Gold prices have recently skyrocketed the prices there will also be higher however at the right shop the workmanship is much much better than other places and will still be a relative bargain compared to back home.

Have a great stay in Thailand.

hi,you can take a bus no.73 from bus stop opposite the Baiyoke Sky.

About 30 min depend on traffic jam.

I read in a traveler%26#39;s review that Chinatown closes early the first Thursday of every month. Does anyone know if this is trur? I will be in Bangkok in 2 weeks and was planning on going to Chinatown that Thurs. Does anyone have any other suggestions for shopping that is easily accessible from the river? Thanks!

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